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Can anyone reccomend a moisture meter

SG27
SG27 Posts: 2,773 Forumite
in LPG, heating oil, solid & other fuels
I want a moisture meter to check the moisture levels of my seasoning logs but don't want to spend too much. Has anyone got any reccomendations or experience for a good value one?

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  • ClootiesMum
    ClootiesMum Posts: 1,606 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    We use a "westfire MD812" one - about £20ish if I remember correctly (birthday pressie from work)
    Debts 07/12/2021
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  • verydeeppockets
    verydeeppockets Posts: 90 Forumite
    I got the cheapest nastiest one from ebay - about £8-£9 - and it's fine. Always split the log to check the inner moisture - something kiln dried can be 20% on the outside surface and still 30% or more when you split it open.
  • suisidevw
    suisidevw Posts: 2,256 Forumite
    Yup, ebay for a tenner for me!
  • Towser
    Towser Posts: 1,303 Forumite
    sg27 which one, moisture meter, did you go for?

    I need one too.
  • A._Badger
    A._Badger Posts: 5,881 Forumite
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    Be a bit cautious about eBay meters. Mrs Badger bought me one via eBay and it failed. The replacement failed a couple of months later. It's probably worth buying a decent barnd.
  • SG27
    SG27 Posts: 2,773 Forumite
    Towser wrote: »
    sg27 which one, moisture meter, did you go for?

    I need one too.

    I got a Stihl one in the end as I had a discount voucher for a local hardware shop which sells them. I think full price was about £18ish. I'm pretty happy with it. It's handy for checking the damp patches around the house too. :)
  • John_the_Boy
    John_the_Boy Posts: 319 Forumite
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    I've got one of these and have found it to be good with a long battery life.

    Also sold in B&Q (if you don't mind paying the premium price compared to e-bay).

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    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stanley-moisture-meter-/281202135623
  • Skulls
    Skulls Posts: 369 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    I don't want to sound 'smug' but, my log burner came with a moisture meter, fireproof glove and a little ash shovel, the perfect size and shape for the burner and paid about 10% less than RRP.

    I LOVE MY LOG BURNER
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